14 hours Ago By Theunis Jansen van Rensburg
Asus has officially unveiled the NUC 14 Pro AI, marking the debut of a Copilot Plus-capable AI mini PC. This compact powerhouse, reminiscent of Apple’s black Mac Mini in its form factor, packs a potent punch with an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor at its core. Read: X increases Premium Plus subscription to boost creator payouts First showcased at IFA in September, Asus is now providing more detailed specifications.
The NUC 14 Pro AI will be available in five CPU configurations, ranging from the Core Ultra 5 226V with 16GB of integrated RAM to the top-tier Core Ultra 9 288V with 32GB of RAM. Asus claims the system boasts up to 67 TOPS of GPU performance and 48 NPU TOPS. Storage options include M.
2 2280 PCIe Gen 4 x 4 SSDs with capacities ranging from 256GB to 2TB. This impressive performance is squeezed into an incredibly compact package. Measuring just 130mm deep and wide and 34mm tall, the NUC 14 Pro AI is significantly slimmer than the Mac Mini, which stands at 50mm tall.
The NUC 14 Pro AI features a user-friendly design with a fingerprint sensor on top for convenient login and a dedicated Copilot button on the front for easy access to Microsoft’s AI assistant. Connectivity options are abundant, including two USB-A ports, a Thunderbolt 4 port, a headphone jack, and a power button on the front. Rear ports include a 2.
5Gbps ethernet jack, another Thunderbolt 4 port, two more USB-A ports, and an HDMI port. The device also supports Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 for seamless wireless connectivity.
While Asus has revealed the NUC 14 Pro AI’s impressive specifications, crucial details such as pricing and availability remain undisclosed..
